CVE-2026-99084 | Linux Kernel up to 7.2.11 readdir iterate_dir locking

October 23, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 7.2.11. This impacts the function iterate_dir of the component readdir. The manipulation results in improper locking.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-99084. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

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